Philips HF370/HF375 User's Manual
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1. PHILIPS Sensor Touch TEMPLE THERMOMETER Gentle stroke of forehead measures temperature IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W hen using an appliance especially when children are present basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following Read all instructions before using this appliance 1 Do not use while bathing 2 Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink 3 Do not try to sterilize thermometer in boiling water See Care amp Maintenance Section for cleaning instructions 4 This unit is intended for household use only For information on thermometers for professional use please call 1 877 SEE T EMP 733 8367 5 Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by on or near children or invalids 6 Usethis product only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use attachments not recommended by Philips Electronics North America Corporation 7 Never operate this product if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water There are no user serviceable parts except replacement battery Return thermometer to any Authorized Norelco Service Location for examination repair or adjustment 8 Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol Spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 9 Keep out of reach of children 10 Do not let children place thermometer or th2. gt There is an LED light on both sides of the thermometer for verification that a temperature measurement is in progress regardless of which way you hold the thermometer 10 HOW TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE gt To ensure that you take an accurate temperature please follow the instructions below IE Remove protective cap before use Place the thermo meter in your hand as shown with your thumb on the Soft Touch button E Gently position the sensor flush on center of the forehead midway between eyebrow and hairline Press and release the ON OFF button gt wait until the sensor is flush against the forehead before pressing the button if not the thermometer will beep and display EM Slowly slide the thermometer across the forehead keeping the sensor flat and in contact with the skin until you have reached the area at the top of the ear You will hear beeping and the LEDs will blink to indicate a measurement is taking place P Be careful not to keep the sensor on one spot for too long the thermometer will indicate that the measure ment has been completed before you have reached the temporal artery After the long beep when the red LED rerrains on the measurement is complete and the thermometer may be removed from the head CY y U FJ 11 SEE Read the temperature on the display then press the button lightly to turn the thermometer off P The thermometer will automaticaly turn
3. forehead crossing over the tempord artery the sensor performs two processes e t scans like a video camera capturing naturally emitted infrared heat from the arterial blood supply locking in the highest temperature it senses and The patented system measures ambient ar temperature at the very sare time SensorTouch Temple Thermometer fast accurate and totally nor invasive Whytake temperature measurements at the temple The best place to measure temperature is the center of the heart however this is an invasive procedure used only when under a doctor s supervision Doctors know that measurement of the blood temperature in a main Y F artery accurately reflects true body temperature The paate atena ned baan E annis piane The SensorTouchTem al eThermometer is then synthesizes the two separate readings to accurately desi ito m re temperature directly via determine and display peak temperature the skin surface over the temporal artery 6 7 BODY TEMPERATURE gt Ideal for Infants and Children Body temperature is the temperature inside a person s body Traditionally this temperature is measured orally or rectally These methods however take several minutes Moreover the accuracy of ord measurements can be effected by the breathing causing a decrease in temperature or beverages that have just been consumed causing either an increase or decrease in temperature The best place to measure body temperature
4. display the target temperature is too low for thermometer to capture a reading gt Solution This would indicate a person s temperature is below 96 F 35 59C and a physician should be contacted immediately SM If Er 1 is shown on the display the operating range is too high gt Solution Area Room is too warm for thermometer to take a temperature Move to another area within the 619F to 1049F 16 09C 40 09C range and retake temperature Allow 30 minutes for unit to adjust to the room temperaure 15 De eM If Er 2 is shown on the display the operating range m is too low N take a reading Move to another area within the 619F to 104 F 16 09C 40 0 C range and retake temperature Allow 30 minutes for unit to adjust to the room C gt Solution Area Room is too cold for thermometer to temperature J lA f Er 3 is shown on the display there is a system error gt Solution Remove the battery and replace it in order C to reset ASSISTANCE p For assistance or the Authorized Norelco Service Location nearest you call toll free 1 877 SEE T EMP 733 8367 Or visit our website www sensortouch com P Authorized Norelco Service Location information is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week
5. is very easy and can be done by IE Use a soft cotton cloth to clean the sensor and the body of the thermometer gt Do not use a paper towel and or abrasive cleaners gt Fromtime to time it is advised to use a cotton swab or soft cloth moistened with rubbing acohol or weter to wipe clean the sensor head of the thermometer p Storage gt Do not expose your thermometer to extreme temperatures humidity direct sunlight or shock gt Sore your unit in a location within the temperature range of 619F to 1049F 169C 40 C P Keep sensor cap on unit when not in use gt Do not hold your thermometer under the faucet or submerge in water It IS not waterproof 14 TROUBLESHOOTING gt WARNING MODES Low BatteryWaming When the display flashes the temperature reading and a blinking battery symbol the 9V battery is low and should be replaced See Battery Installation section for instructions on installing replacing the batter y If and a blinking battery symbol appear on the display there is not enough energy in the battery to measure a temperature Replace the battery See Battery Installation section for instructions If a flashing 107 69F is shown on the display the target temperature is too hich for thermometer to capture a reading gt Solution This would indicate a person s temperature is above 107 6 F 42 0 C and a physician should be contacted immediately AM if is shown on the
6. would be inside the heart The infrared sensor of the Philips SensorTouch measures body temperature on the skin surface over the arteries in the temple These arteries are in close connection with the heart and therefore quickly reflect changes in the body s temperature In addition they lie close to the surface of the skin and are therefore very suitable for non invasive measurement Rectal measurement is generally considered the most accurate type of temperature measurement Clinical tests have shown measurements carried out with the Philips SensorTouch Temple Thermometer to be just as accurate as rectal measurements The Philips SensorTouch method is quick simple accurate and confortable and therefore very suitable for measuring the temperature of children You do not need to undress your child a singe stroke across the temple will produce en accurate result in only a few seconds Small children even experience the caress with which you carry out the measurement as pleasant and corrforting Normal Temperature Normal temperature is the body temperature of a healthy person Not everybody has the same normal body temperature Moreover this temperature depends on the area on which it is measured the time of day the ambient temperature and the amount of physical exercise a person has had just before the measurement A temperature measured with the Philips SensorTouch thermometer can be considered normal if it lies between 97
7. 5F and 99 5F 36 4C 37 5C It is recommended that you determine your normal temperature range and that of your family members You can do this by measuring your temperature at various times of the day BATTERY INSTALLATION REPLACEMENT P Your new SensorTouch Thermometer requires a 9V battery included be IE Slide the battery cover downward as shown to open E Insert the new 9V battery as indicated Make sure that the and are positioned correctly EM Close the battery cover AFFIXING PRODUCT LABEL gt For a adance quick instructions on how to use the Sensor Touch T herrrorreter Remove the special quick instructions label and apply it to battery compartment cover on the back of the thermometer 1 Place sensor head flush on center of foi i i above eyes 2 Depress blue button while gently diding thermometer from center of forehead toward hairline 3 Release button and remove from head to read temperature QUESTIONS CALL 1 800 243 7884 or vist our website www SensorTouch com INDICATORS gt Audible Indicator IE Each time you hear the gentle audible sound it indicates the thermometer has detected a higher temperature gt It stops when it has sensed the highest peak temperature gt LED Indicator E Blinking Red LED will also indicate a temperature measurement is in process W hen the LED stops blinking and stays lit your peak temperature has been recorded
8. ate measurement It is ideally located at the front portion of the forehead providing ease of use SensorTouch is easier to use than other types of measurement devices such as ord rectd underarm and in ear because it is non invasive therefore doesn t have to go into any orifices This thermometer has been clinically tested in major university hospitals with readings proven to be as accurate as rectal measurements Your new Philips SensorTouch Temple Thermometer is the first and only totally non invesive system with advanced infrared technology providing maximum ease of use with quick consistently accurate measurements Advanced patented technology measures temperature with a gentle stroke across the forehead The Sensor Touch Temple T hermorreter is clinically proven as consistently accurate as rectal thermometers and accepted for use in mejor hospitals meking it the ideal thermometer for use with newborns infants children or adults HOW DOESTHIS SENSORTOUCH The SensorTouch Temple Thermometer has patented THERMOMETERWORK m du i iH pi The Philips SensorTouch Therrrorreter is the first totally a non invasive system with advanced infrared technology the thermal balance between the tissues warming from ue M i i providing maximum ease of use with instant consistently arterial blood and tissue cooling caused by heat loss gain i accurate measurements to the environment As you gently stroke the thermometer across the
9. ermometer cep in mouth 11 The thermometer is not shock resistant Do not drop it or expose it to shock 12 Newer drop or insert any object into any opening 13 Do not use this thermometer for measurements other than temporal body temperature 14 Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician 15 If your thermometer will not be used on a regular basis remove battery to prevent possible damage due to chemica leakage If battery does leak remove carefully Do not allow bare skin to touch leaking fluid 16 Dispose of used battery properly Do not wrap in metal or duminum foil W rap in newspaper before discarding Do not incinerate Battery may explode if overheated SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 60 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE If you are not fully satisfied with your Philips SensorTouch Thermometer Philips will refund you the full purchase price The SensorTouch Thermometer must be shipped prepaid by insured mail insurance prepaid and have the sales receipt indicating purchase price and the date of purchase enclosed The SensorTouch Thermometer must be postmarked no later than 60 days after the date of purchase Philips reserves the right to verify the purchase price of the product and limit refunds not to exceed suggested retail price Send dated sales receipt your complete name and address as indicated below and the product prepaid to Norelco Consumer Products Compa
10. ny A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation P O Box 1116 Skokie IL 60076 Please allow 4 6 weeks for delivery of check Please Print Telephone No AREA CODE REASON FOR RETURNING Table of Contents FEATURES INTRODUCTION HOW DOESTHIS SENSORTOUCH THERMOMETER WORK BODY TEMPERATURE BATTERY INSTALLATION REPLACEMENT AFFIXING PRODUCT LABEL INDICATORS HOW TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE CARE amp MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING amp ASSISTANCE SPANISH INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY 10 12 14 15 Back Cover LED Indicator Light Thermopile Infrared Sensor Sensor Cone ee 34 Battery Compartment LCD Display 4 LED Indicator Lignt e Full One Year Soft Touch ON OFF Button Warranty Philips 60 Day e Auto O FF Money Back Guarantee e Contoured body style e Storage Case Model HF375 Only e Attractive Pearlescent finish model HF375 only Protective Sensor Cap Keep out of reach of children e OV Battery Included 4 5 INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the new revolutionary Philips SensorTouch Temple T herrrorreter gt The tempora artery is connected to the heart via the carotid artery directly leading from the aorta the main trunk of the arterial system It is considered a major artery offering constant blood flow It is the only such artery positioned very close to the skin surface to provide an accur
11. off after 30 seconds if you forget to do so gt To take another temperature at any time simply press the button and repeat the process e The thermometer does not require cleaning after every reading but like a camera lens it should always be kept clean To clean point the sensor downwards and gently wipe with a cotton swab or soft cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol or water gt Do not use a paper towel or abrasive cleaners I Place the protective cap on thermometer to protect the sensor when not in use 12 Important to Note Thermometer autorreically recalibrates no need to wait for the display to clear The thermometer is immediately ready when you are When reporting temperature readings to a professional you may want to advise reading was obtained using temple artery method Temperature Do s amp Don ts Wat 5 minutes before taking the temperature of a person who has been outside in the cold running around or playing to dlow the skin to equilibrate It does not make any difference if you take the temperature from the left or rignt superficid tempora artery 13 CARE amp MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Thermometer Your SensorTouch Thermometer is a very hygenic way of taking the temperature non invasively at the skin s surface where no mucus membranes are present to harbor germs associated with the mouth or rectum Therefore no lens covers are necessary Cleaning the thermometer
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